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=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher | The following citation refers to the original source of the information for collections published in FamilySearch.org. Source citations include the author, custodian, publisher and archive for the original records. | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
<gallery caption="New Zealand Probate Record Examples:" widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | |||
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Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg| | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 10.jpg| | ||
Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg| | Image:New Zealand Probate Records DGS 4589191 11.jpg| | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Probate Court" category<br> | |||
⇒Select the "Record Type, Date Range and Volume" category which takes you to the images<br> | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information. | To begin your search, it would be helpful if you knew the following information. | ||
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*Year of death | *Year of death | ||
The earliest probate packets are arranged in 3 series arranged alphabetically by surname. The more recent records are filed by date. | |||
An index is available on the [http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Archives of New Zealand] website, which will give the probate record number associated with a name. When you search for a name on the index, it will bring up a list of documents that mention that name. When you find the entry you are looking for, click on "Order Details" to find the probate record number. On FamilySearch find the range of record numbers that includes your record number. Be prepared to sort through the files as they are often out of numerical order at the beginning of the set. | An index is available on the [http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ Archives of New Zealand] website, which will give the probate record number associated with a name. When you search for a name on the index, it will bring up a list of documents that mention that name. When you find the entry you are looking for, click on "Order Details" to find the probate record number. On FamilySearch find the range of record numbers that includes your record number. Be prepared to sort through the files as they are often out of numerical order at the beginning of the set. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
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When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. | ||
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]]. | |||
=== Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | === Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection === | ||
"New Zealand, Probate Records" images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://ds.familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-21311-24752-43?cc=1865481&wc=MMM2-38C:n1057584975 : accessed 7 August 2012),> Blenheim Supreme Courty > Probates 1955-1956 rec 3485, 3447, 3426-3504 > Image 506 of 854; Joseph Harvey Michelle, 8 November 1955; citing Court Records; Probate files, 1925-1926, rec, 2215-2252, images 1-14; National Library of New Zealand, Aukland, New Zealand | "New Zealand, Probate Records" images, ''FamilySearch'' (https://ds.familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-21311-24752-43?cc=1865481&wc=MMM2-38C:n1057584975 : accessed 7 August 2012),> Blenheim Supreme Courty > Probates 1955-1956 rec 3485, 3447, 3426-3504 > Image 506 of 854; Joseph Harvey Michelle, 8 November 1955; citing Court Records; Probate files, 1925-1926, rec, 2215-2252, images 1-14; National Library of New Zealand, Aukland, New Zealand. | ||